Character Adjective

A generous person likes giving to other people.

A sensitive person understands and cares about other people’s feelings.

A sensible person is practical and usually chooses the most reasonable and logical behavior.

A mean person doesn’t like spending money.

A brave person is able to deal with danger or pain or difficulties without being frightened.

An independent person doesn’t want help from other people.

An organized person is good at planning and arranging things.

A responsible person is sensible and reliable and a good person to look after situation. 

+ What’s the matter, Eve?

I’m really fed up with Tony.

+ Oh dear. Why?

Well every time we go out he’s always late or he phones five minutes before to say that he can’t come because his boss has asked him to work late.

And I can’t stand that!

+ I know what you mean. Sally does the same ...

His job is really the most important thing in his life.

He’s very good at it, he’s very good at lots of things ... but he never wants to do anything new and I get really bored.

We don’t really like the same things anyway.

I mean I don’t know how many times I’ve told him I’m not that keen on going to exhibitions every weekend, but he still asks me to go with him.

+ Maybe he just wants to be with you.

I suppose so ...

We had an awful argument at the weekend - I gave him a beautiful picture for his birthday.

It was really expensive - he’s never given me anything nearly as expensive - but he hardly even said thank you.

I know it’s stupid but I was really upset and I don’t think he even understood why.

Eve thinks Tony is : boring, stubborn, talented, ambitious.

Eve thinks Tony isn’t : adventurous, sensitive, generous, reliable.

Gradable & Strong Adjective

tired (exhausted, shattered)
bad (terrible, awful)
good (fantastic)
big (huge)
difficult (imposible)
frightened (terrified)
surprised (amazed)

tasty (delicious)
small (tiny)
cold (freezing)
hot (boiling)
beautiful (gorgeous)
big (enormous)
interested (fascinated)
angry (furious) 
happy (delighted)
dirty (filthy)

Adjective

They are violent. They try to hurt and kill other people.

He is arrogant. He believes he is better or more important than other people.

He is rude. He is not polite.

He is loud. He always makes a lot of noise.

He is selfish. He usually only thinks about himself.

He is very aggressive. He behaves in an angry or violent way towards other people.

He is stupid. He is not very intelligent.

He is hard-working. He works very hard.

He is loyal. He always supports his friends.

He is enthusiastic. He always shows a lot of interest and excitement about something.

He is considerate. He is very kind and helpful.

He is spoilt. He behaves badly because other people always give him what he want or allow him to do what he wants.

He is offensive. He often upsets or embarrasses people by the things he says or how they behaves.

He is helpful. He likes helping other people.

He is moody. He often unfriendly because he is angry and unhappy.

He is bad-tempered. He becomes annoyed and angry easily.

He is well-behaved. He behaves in a quiet and polite way.

Some people often don’t behave very well at football matches. That is not normal behavior.

Compound Adjective for Character

I should be studying for my next exams next week, but I can not say no to invitations. I am too weak-willed.

My father is always annoyed about something. He is quite bad-tempered.

She always listens to new ideas. She is very broad-minded.

He is a very strong-willed boy. He always get what he wants.

Our daughter is well-behaved and polite to everyone.

My best friend gets on well with everyone. He is such a good-natured person.

Although he is my friend, he is only interested in himself. He is a bit self-centered.

I think I was over-confident before my exams. I didn’t do as well as I though I would.

She doesn’t really like people who are different from her. I am afraid she is a bit narrow-minded.

Their son is a bit lazy, but their daughter is extremely hard-working.

I am not surprised he is very popular.

He is very good-natured and easy to get on with.

He is naturally friendly and doesn’t get angry easily.

I don’t like anybody who is different to me.

I am extremely narrow-minded.

I am not happy to accept new ideas or opinions different from my own opinion.

I am sure you could give up smoking.

You are very strong-willed person.

You are very determined to do what you want to do.

I am always bad-tempered in the morning.

I hate getting up early.

I am often annoyed, angry, and impatient.

I really love looking after my sister’s children because they are so well-behaved.

They behave in a quiet and polite way.

I would like to invite him to join our discussion group.

He is very broad-minded and is interested in different people and culture.

He is happy to accept ideas and ways of life different to his own.

I need to lose weight, but I am too weak-willed to go on a diet.

I am not determined enough to succeed in what I want to do.

I think I am over-confident about passing my driving test.

I have not practiced at all.

I am too sure about myself and my abilities.

I will do well in my exams. I am a very hard-working student.

I always do a lot of work.

It is quite difficult to be friends with me these days.

I am a bit self-centered and have not got time for anyone else.

I am interested only in myself.

Is everything o.k. Adi? Your friends are quite concerned about you.

That was horrible film I just saw. I was so scared. I couldn’t sleep.

I was shocked to hear about the loss of your grandma.

I was so disappointed when I was heard that I failed my test.

I feel frustrated when my boss doesn’t listen to me.

I was upset about the news. I cried after I heard it.

I felt embarrassed when my brother starting shouting at other kids.

I am so glad you all enjoy the meal.

I always feel relaxed after I have been swimming.